Chapter 22: Leaves~

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"...Hey need help? I use to always had to do this when I was younger. I know how much of a pain in the ass this can be." I smirked to the brunette. His blue eyes shined with delight. "Sure if you really want to." gesturing a shake of appreciation "Thanks," I turned around. I still have one more thing to do. "Let me just go give Ivan some lemonade before I start. I know he'll love the taste!" Without waiting for a reply I scurried off heading inside the house. Everyone seemed alittle on edge lately but I wonder why... I was pleased to see the Baltics reaction from the drink. I couldn't wait to see Russia's. Smirking eagerly I went to get some.

In the kitchen I grabbed the pitcher with my perfect batch of lemonade. Cautiously I poured a glass to a great length. It wasn't vodka but hell I'm sure it would satisfy his taste. With the drink on the tray I paced to the nation's room. Lightly I tapped on his door. "Ivan?" It propped open half way from my knock. To my surprise I saw the Russian seated in a chair near a window. The lights were off though it was only a bit dark due to the fact that sunset arrived. The room was silent all expect for his sobs. Shock overcame me and immediately I set the tray on the floor.

At his side I look to his head down as the male cried. My hand rested on his shoulder drawing his attention. "Ivan? Are you okay?" He smiled a weak one "Oh I am sorry. I did not hear you come in little one." It broke my heart to see him like this. Why did he have to hide his emotions. I hugged the older male bring him intI my figure. His entire body tensed up which me only hug him tighter.

Finally his hesitation fade as he whispered "It has been such a long time since someone has embraced me..." He entwined his arms around me breaking into the sobs he had be holding back. I rubbed his back softly cooing him words to calm the male. "_-______ I am just so lonely," More cries came as he weepied continuing. "I have no one! Everyone will leave me! Just like my sisters did!" I felt him bury his face into my shoulder. I stroked his platinum hair softly. "They are liars! T..they promised they would never go. And look now! They are gone!" Rage filled the man as he weepied louder voice muffled by my clothing "All the Baltics hate me! No othere countries like me! They think I am just a creepy freak. No one bothers to try to talk to me. All they do is spread rumors about me so no one will bother to be my friend." The fuel from his rage seemed to be disappear and now he just trembled. "I am not a bad guy... I only want to have friends... I am just so tired... Tired of the world... Tired of betrayal... Tired of being abandoned... I do not want to be alone again..." He murmuring as cringed onto my sleeve. "You have me." I whispered gently into his ear. He looked up at me tears streamed now his eyes. Years of lonliness reflected in his violet orbs."B-But you do not want to go home?" I don't even know anymore. Shaking my head I smiled "How could I when it's so awesome here?" More tears came in his purple gaze though his expression was joy. The Russian rubbed his face against my shoulder. I petted his soft hair once more then an idea struck me. "Hey I know what will make you feel better." I got up pulling away from the Russian. He frowned as the action. I grabbed the tray from the ground handing Ivan the glass. "Try this." Slowly he reached for it hesitantly taking a sip. In an instant his tears stopped and frown was long gone. "H-How did you make this so delicious!?" I smile ruffling his hair. "Made it the American way."

Eventually Russia settled down to point where no tears shed and stopped shaking. He seemed better however I felt it wasn't enough. I clutched his hand standing up "Come with me." His expression flashed surprise but he does what he was told. I blushed alittle but simply ignored it. Together we paced through the mansion to outside. Flinging the front door open to see the Baltics stare at us "Sorry to rain on your parade but it's about to get awesome up in here." Rotating my head to Russia "Follow me." Murmuring softly to him. Immediately I ran, the platinum-ette following hand still entwined with mine. Once we got our head start I pounced him doing so also. Together we collapse in the huge pile of leaves the trio made. The heap was soft leaving shades of autumn flying through the breeze. My vision scanned about to see all the Baltics mouths agaped staring. My head whirled over to see Ivan laughing and smiling view on the sky as he panted. I grinned delighted wiping the autumn flakes off my clothing as I rose. "Well? What are you staring at? Get back to work!" They continued to view me utterly speechless. I made my way over to Latvia. "Guess we gotta do things the hard way." In the corner of my vision I saw Russia get up baffled. With my pure awesomeness I swiftly threw the boy over my shoulder. He was squirming begging to be released. "In your dreams." I tossed him into the mound of leaves. The boy screamed as he flung through the air. After chucking him I ran into the pile along with the Latvian. His head popped out sky blue shining with the biggest I ever seen. "I'll get you for that!" He exclaimed tackling me. We roll around tasselimg with one another. Russia joined leaping in the hues chucking leaves at us. Me and Latvia stopped our battle "You want some of this too huh!?" I exclaimed pouncing on the taller man rolling about play fighting with him told. Latvia ended up dragging Estonia in by stealing the blonde's glasses. I stopped my conflict with the giant Russian viewing the world upside-down as I was pinned to the ground. "Hey Toris! Come in your missing all the fun." He seemed taken back by the offer then grinned jumping in.

We must've played in the pile for hours throwing leaves at each other. In the end it became too dark so we went inside. Everyone seemed cheerful in the end. However we would have to clean up the mess tomorrow. "I never knew playing in leaves could be so fun." Ivan said peering from my side. A gleefully grin plastered across my face. "It's just another thing us Americans like to do."

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